ChineseBig Lantern - 16th just past Valencia - passable chinese, their salty spicy fried tofu is pretty delish Mission Chinese - 2234 Mission, a few doors south of 18th - really good Chinese (but often super crowded). The sign out front says "Lung Shan", which is another restaurant with the same dining hall.

VietnameseSunflower - Valencia and 16th - some vegan options, lot of food for the $

ThaiOsha - 819 Valencia, near 19th St. - Kinda expensive but really good, open until midnight? Yamo - 3406 Valencia, near Mission St. -- Really good, very reasonably priced. There's often a line to get in, but it moves fast. Eat in the small dining area, or get your food to go.

Middle EasternTruly Mediterranean - 3109 16th St., near Valencia (next to Roxie Theater). Really good falafel. Try the falafel deluxe (which comes with potatoes and eggplant)! Some seating, but this is really a to-go place.Old Jeruselum -- 2976 Mission, near 26th St. - Absolutely the best falafel in SF (and just about anywhere).Ali Baba's Cave - 799 Valencia, at 19th St. - Good food all the way around.